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Dream Dental
Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Dentist

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Job Description

  • Associate General Dentist – Full-Time
  • Dream Dental | Goodlettsville, TN
  • Full-Time | Rotating 4-Day Workweek | Established Patient Base | Full Benefits

Join Our Team at Dream Dental!

Dream Dental is looking for a motivated, patient-focused Associate General Dentist to join our busy, well-established practice in Goodlettsville, Tennessee!

We have an incredible opportunity for a dentist who is passionate about providing high-quality care, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and is motivated to build a successful and rewarding career.

Our practice has a strong, established patient base, consistent patient flow, and an experienced clinical support team. You'll be joining our owner dentist and a part-time associate in a collaborative environment where you can stay busy, grow clinically, and maximize your earning potential!

Why Dream Dental?

We pride ourselves on providing our doctors with the technology, support, and patient volume they need to be successful!

Busy, Established Practice: Strong patient base with consistent patient flow and excellent production opportunities.

Experienced Clinical Support: Multiple Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDAs) to help maximize efficiency and productivity.

Modern Technology: High-tech practice utilizing Open Dental, iTero digital scanning, and modern dental equipment.

Clinical Autonomy: Opportunity to provide comprehensive dentistry while developing lasting patient relationships.

  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an experienced owner dentist and part-time associate.
  • Growth & Development: Excellent opportunity for a motivated provider who wants to stay productive, expand clinical skills, and grow professionally.
  • Work Schedule – Rotating 4-Day Workweek
  • Enjoy a full-time schedule working just four days per week!
  • Week 1: Monday – Thursday
  • Week 2: Tuesday – Friday
  • Week 3: Wednesday – Saturday
  • Saturday availability is required as part of the regular schedule.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our doctors both personally and professionally.
  • Medical/health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance & Long-term disability insurance options
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • $1,000 annual Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Monthly continuing education webinars

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a dentist who is confident, motivated, efficient, and excited to work in a productive, patient-centered environment.

Ideal Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Active Tennessee dental license or eligibility for licensure.
  • At least one year of clinical dentistry experience preferred.
  • Comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry.
  • Confident in diagnosing, treatment planning, and presenting comprehensive treatment options.
  • Motivated to maximize clinical productivity while maintaining excellent patient care.
  • Comfortable with a high-volume, fast-paced practice.
  • Strong interest in providing same-day treatment when clinically appropriate.
  • Your Opportunity to Thrive!

At Dream Dental, we're looking for more than just another associate. We want someone who is excited to build relationships with patients, provide comprehensive treatment, and take advantage of the opportunities that come with an established, high-volume practice.

With a busy schedule, experienced EFDAs, modern technology, and a supportive team, you'll have the tools and patient flow needed to be clinically productive and professionally successful.

If you're a motivated general dentist looking for a long-term opportunity with a strong team and excellent growth potential, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today to learn more about joining Dream Dental in Goodlettsville, TN!

Requirements

  • Education and Training
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine.
  • State license and malpractice insurance.
  • Additional experience, certifications, or licensing may be required.
  • Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applications.
  • Willingness to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding dental and health care.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to keep detailed records.
  • Comprehensive and current knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.
  • Patience when dealing with patients and staff.
  • Ability to communicate with patients regarding their health and care.
  • Great problem solving
  • FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
  • Reports to: Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services to an established patient base in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include diagnosing, treatment planning, and delivering high-quality clinical care while collaborating with the support team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

DiagnosisRecord keeping

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Goodlettsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,771/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Dream Dental

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Benefits & Perks

Medical/Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
$1,000 Annual Continuing Education (CE) Reimbursement